Neuralgia

Neuralgia: causes, symptoms and treatment

Neuralgia is a nerve disease that can lead to the sensation of sharp, stringy or aching pain in various parts of the body. Depending on the location of the affected nerve, there are four main types of neuralgia: sciatic neuralgia (sciatica), trigger neuralgia (Teach's disease), facial neuralgia (facial neuralgia) and intercostal neuralgia.

Sciatic neuralgia, or sciatica, is the most common type of neuralgia. It is characterized by sharp, stringy pain that begins in the lower back and spreads along the lower body to the foot. The pain may worsen at night and lead to limitations in movement and activity.

To diagnose sciatica, a technique is used that is based on identifying 4 points on the leg that react especially painfully to pressure. When treating sciatica, using massage and hot ointments can help reduce pain. For those who cannot use massage, dry cupping can be used on the sacrum and back of the thigh.

It is important to note that treating sciatica is quite difficult and requires time and persistence. In some cases, hospital treatment may be required, such as by injecting quinine into the sciatic nerve.

However, in addition to sciatica, there are other types of neuralgia. Trigger neuralgia, for example, is characterized by acute pain in the face, and facial neuralgia is characterized by a feeling of numbness and pain in the face. Intercostal neuralgia causes acute pain in the thoracic spine.

The causes of neuralgia vary, but it often occurs as a result of inflammation or compression of a nerve, injury, or infection. To determine the exact cause and prescribe effective treatment, you must consult your doctor.

In addition to medical treatment for neuralgia, there are a number of home remedies that can help reduce the pain. Rubbing the affected area with the juice of an indoor agave flower, wearing red flannel or knitted wool pants, and rubbing with bear lard can all help relieve pain. However, before using any of these remedies, you should consult your doctor to ensure that they are suitable for your specific case of neuralgia and will not lead to complications.

In general, neuralgia is a disease that can cause many problems and inconveniences in a person’s life. However, modern diagnostic and treatment methods make it possible to cope with this disease and reduce its manifestations. At the first signs of neuralgia, you should consult a doctor and begin treatment to avoid possible complications and reduce the risk of a chronic course of the disease.